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Commiseration vs Consolation - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between commiseration and consolation

is that commiseration is the act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion while consolation is the act of consoling.

commiseration

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion.
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    consolation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of consoling.
  • The prize or benefit for the loser.
  • (sports) A consolation goal

    • See also

    * solace